The first of five budget forums sponsored by Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett to seek input from residents about fiscal year 2014 operating budget priorities will be held this week.The forum is scheduled for Thursday, January 10 at 7 p.m. at the Mid-CountyCommunityRecreationCenter, 2004 Queensguard Rd., Silver Spring.

Leggett is encouraging residents to attend the forums to provide input in light of budget shortfalls predicted in the coming fiscal year.

Sign language interpreter services will be provided only upon request with notice as far in advance as possible, but no less than 72 hours prior to the event. If these or other services or aids are needed to participate in this activity, call 240-777-6507, TTY 240-777-6505 or email a request to karen.falcon@montgomerycountymd.gov.

The CountyExecutive will announce his recommended fiscal year 2014 operating budget on March 15. The County Council approves the operating budget at the end of May.